Tag Archives: chocolate

Deconstructed Cannoli with Crispy Cinnamon Cookies

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

All the flavour, none of the fuss! I adore eating cannoli but I don’t enjoy making it. Maybe the distinct absence of any Italian ancestors in my lineage leaves me ill-equipped for the task, but I find filling those delicate … Continue reading →

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Mini Chocolate Cakes with Salted Ganache

Posted on January 27, 2017 by

A rich, satisfying gluten-free treat A few months ago, a fan of my blog pointed out what should have been glaringly obvious to me: there are not nearly enough chocolate recipes on here. (Thanks, Erin!) There’s a simple reason – … Continue reading →

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Mocha Crinkle Cookies

Posted on December 11, 2016 by

A flavourful, festive treat! These are the most wonderful cookies. Not too sweet, fragrant with coffee and chocolate and ever-so-pretty with their dusting of icing sugar. That dusting is part of their magic – by rolling the dough balls first … Continue reading →

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Gluten-free chewy chocolate walnut cookies

Posted on April 1, 2016 by

I came up with this recipe to replicate a favourite treat available at a neighbourhood coffee shop. It’s perfect for anyone who cannot tolerate gluten or dairy but craves the rich taste and texture of traditional brownies. I suppose these … Continue reading →

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Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark

Posted on December 18, 2015 by

If I could only make and eat one sweet treat for the rest of my days, it might just be this. I love salted caramel anything, but paired with dark chocolate and crunchy pretzels…oh, my! It’s one of those sneakily … Continue reading →

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Two minute no-cook chocolate pudding

Posted on July 16, 2015 by

This no-cook chocolate pudding is super creamy and rich thanks to the avocados. It’s got so much flavour that people likely won’t even realize that it’s also really healthy! Gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free, it’s a versatile base for lots of … Continue reading →

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Festive Pretzel Bites

Posted on December 6, 2014 by

There are so many sweet treats associated with the holiday season that I occasionally like to come up with some less-sugary options. These pretzel bites might not win a beauty contest but they are so easy – they’re the perfect … Continue reading →

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